The SuperCPU is a processor upgrade for the and personal computer platforms. It uses the
W65C816S microprocessor
A microprocessor is a computer processor (computing), processor for which the data processing logic and control is included on a single integrated circuit (IC), or a small number of ICs. The microprocessor contains the arithmetic, logic, a ...
, and takes the form of an expansion port cartridge, rather than a replacement for the
6510 CPU.
History
The SuperCPU was developed by
Creative Micro Designs, Inc and released on May 4, 1997.
It used a device called the RamCard to increase its capabilities. The card is no longer sold by Creative Micro Designs as of 2001; the distribution was taken over from 2001 to 2009 by the U.S. company Click Here Software Co., but it is unclear if any were manufactured after 2001.
Technical description
The SuperCPU can have up to installed and sported a "
Turbo
In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (also known as a turbo or a turbosupercharger) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake air, forcing more air into the ...
" switch which when enabled, clocked a or up to .
The SuperCPU requires (400mA) and has a shadow ROM in of RAM. Internal ROM was .
Using the RamCard's
fast page mode 1, 4, 8 or 16 MB
SIMM memory modules can be used.
External links
The SuperCPU Home(from 2022) with FAQ and software.
(from 2008)
References
Commodore 64
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